
Aylmer neighbourhood loses power due to construction dump truck colliding with power lines
The incident pulled down multiple hydro poles and left power lines lying across the road, lawns and driveways.
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Dump truck collides with power lines in Aylmer. (Joel Merritt/CTV News London)
Emergency crews were able to safely shut down power in the neighbourhood and no injuries occurred.
Residents remain without power with officials estimating that it will return around approximately 8 p.m. The street remains closed between Pine Street East and Elk Street due to the downed lines.
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